Zverev and Rybakina each took home $5.5 million from the 2026 US Open. That was the top prize for singles. The payout went out on Sept. 13. Each one took their finals that day. Zverev captured the men's title. Rybakina captured the women's title.
The $5.5 million represented the tournament's largest payout. No other player got a bigger check. Both winners were paid the same. There was no gap between men and women. Each check matched exactly. The event paid that amount to each winner.